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The Pioneer Woman Chicken Fried Steak Recipe is so good, but so bad at the same time. This is not a healthy dish by any means, but it does taste out of this world. It takes me back to my Granny’s cooking. This recipe is easy, but I will warn you that it is messy to prepare. If the whole family pitches in afterward it won’t be that bad.
I know some people who like to eat their Chicken Fried Steak like a sandwich, but I prefer to serve with gravy and Mashed Potatoes. Be sure to try this Pioneer Woman recipe soon because you will not be disappointed! This is true southern comfort food! You can easily make this gluten free when you use a gluten free flour.
The Pioneer Woman Chicken Fried Steak Recipe is so good! It is True southern comfort food!
3poundsCube Steaktenderized Round Steak That's Been Extra Tenderized
1 1/2cupWhole MilkPlus Up To 2 Cups For Gravy
2largeEggs
3cupsAll-purpose Flour
Seasoned Salt
1/4teaspoonsCayenne
Black Pepper
2 TBSPCanola OilFor Frying
Salt And PepperFor Both Meat And Gravy
Instructions
Begin with an assembly line of dishes for the meat: milk mixed with egg in one; flour mixed with spices in one; meat in one; then have one clean plate at the end to receive the breaded meat.
Work one piece of meat at a time.
Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dip in the milk/egg mixture.
Next, place the meat on the plate of seasoned flour.
Turn to coat thoroughly.
Place the meat back into the milk/egg mixture, turning to coat.
Place back in the flour and turn to coat.
Place breaded meat on the clean plate, then repeat with remaining meat.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drop in a few sprinkles of flour to make sure it’s sufficiently hot.
Cook meat, three pieces at a time, until edges start to look golden brown; around 2 to 2 1/2 minutes each side.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.
After all meat is fried, pour off the grease into a heatproof bowl.
Without cleaning the pan, return it to the stove over medium-low heat.
Add 1/4 cup grease back to the pan.
Allow grease to heat up.
Sprinkle 1/3 cup flour evenly over the grease.
Using a whisk, mix flour with grease, creating a golden-brown paste.
Keep cooking until it reaches a deep golden brown color.
If paste seems more oily than pasty, sprinkle in another tablespoon of flour and whisk.
Whisking constantly, pour in milk.
Cook to thicken the gravy.
Be prepared to add more milk if it becomes overly thick.
Add salt and pepper and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until gravy is smooth and thick.
Be sure to taste to make sure gravy is sufficiently seasoned.
Serve meat next to a big side of mashed potatoes.
Pour gravy over everything!
Servings: 8
Author: Ree Drummond - The Pioneer Woman
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To keep the batter from falling off chicken-fried steak, ensure that the steak is properly prepared before battering. Start by patting the steak dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which can prevent the batter from adhering. Additional, press the coating into the steak to adhere.
Coat steak well in egg mixture, lift steak, letting excess egg drain off, then transfer to seasoned buttermilk-flour mixture. Coat steak well, pressing seasoned flour all over to help it adhere to the meat.
Chicken fried steak is made most often with cube steak, or steak that has already been tenderized, or a cheap cut like round steak. It was originally created to make a cheap cut of meat taste better. No matter which cut you use, you have to pound it thin with a meat mallet.
The main difference between country-fried steak and chicken-fried steak is the gravy. Country-fried steak is slathered in brown gravy, whereas chicken-fried steak uses a white, peppery gravy. However, this distinction is not entirely set in stone as different restaurants will serve both with the same gravy.
The main culprit for breading that won't adhere is meat that is too wet. Try patting the steaks dry with paper towels before dipping them into the egg mixture. Adding a little Parmesan cheese to the mix can help the breading stick together while also keeping it from falling off the steaks.
Chicken fried steak is high in calories, fat, and sodium, which can contribute to weight gain and high blood pressure. Moreover, the added gravy can further increase the calorie and fat content of the dish, making it a less than ideal choice for those trying to maintain a healthy diet.
But this home-style favorite has nothing to do with chicken except in the way it's cooked. Chicken Fried Steak (CFS for short) is thinly pounded out beef. People typically use the less expensive, less desirable cuts, such as cube steak, chuck, round steak, and occasionally flank steak. We use cube steak.
The flour will absorb moisture from the steak, creating a sticky coating on its surface. After 30 minutes, dunk the steak in buttermilk and then dredge it heavily in seasoned flour and fry. The sticky flour coating should help to hold the breading on the meat as you cook and eat.
Shake off any excess liquid or flour, and let the steak rest for a few minutes before frying. Use oil that is hot—oil that is not hot enough will decrease your chances of a crispy coating. The breading may absorb the oil and become soggy and greasy.
Chicken-fried steak, also known as country-fried steak, is an American Southern breaded cutlet dish consisting of a piece of beefsteak (most often tenderized cube steak) coated with seasoned flour and either deep-fried or pan-fried. It is associated with the Southern cuisine of the United States.
The flour will absorb moisture from the steak, creating a sticky coating on its surface. After 30 minutes, dunk the steak in buttermilk and then dredge it heavily in seasoned flour and fry. The sticky flour coating should help to hold the breading on the meat as you cook and eat.
After the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated in the breading mixture, place them in the hot oil — with plenty of space in between — and let them be! The more you touch the chicken with tongs, the more likely the breading is to fall off.
Place the breaded chicken on a cooling rack (or a platter) and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This cooling time will help the layers of breading ingredients solidify and adhere better after the chicken cooks. Once you start cooking the chicken, be patient and don't flip it over too early.
Breading falls off because of two reasons. Not allowing the batter to sit on the steak and adhere (transforming into an almost dough) before frying, and the frying oil not being hot enough. You should always use a thermometer to manage the heat of the oil in your skillet. I use a simple infrared thermometer.
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